The opioid epidemic in America is one that has clearly demonstrated its far-reaching impact regardless of the background of the individuals who find themselves abusing this class of drugs. Within recent months, the opioid crisis has reached the level of being recognized as "a national emergency" by President Donald Trump. "It's a national emergency," Trump said recently. "We're going to spend a lot of time, a lot of effort and a lot of money on the opioid crisis." more